They made a name for himself by constantly touring the U.S. rather than sign with a known brand that they havedecision to create their own Chunksaah Records (named after its long-standing friend Timmy bit), but now releasing their albums on Epitaph Records
The Bouncing Souls are one of the best selling and longest lived of the punk band from New Jersey after the legacy of past successful punk bands Adrenalin OD and the Misfits
Here We Go
Bouncing Souls Lyrics
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We'd played the first show on a tour of 45
Limey, Shawn and Bryan rode in the truck 16 miles away
Me, Shal, Pete and Lamar thumbed down the ramp of exit 158
The smell of farm and diesel fuel it burned in the 3:00 sun
16 miles to the garage with a bottle of water and our thumbs.
Dead bottle caps, buds and birds we passed
On the way who's gonna pick up 4 punks in Indiana on Sunday
"The diagnosis wasn't good" is what Don the Ford guy said.
Stuck in Indiana for a week 'cause the bus was dead.
24 hour White Castle 25 cent refills for a while we know
What to do with no money riding down the jewel of the denial.
Loaded with our sleeping bags we hitched a ride to town
We ran into some punky kids, bought some beers
They showed us around under a bridge by the river
We got drunk and sang Clash songs, we were saved just
In time by the Sonic iquana.
Here we go!
The Bouncing Souls’ “Here We Go” is a nostalgic, punk rock song that reminisces about their early touring days. The song begins with the lyrics “We were riding North to Chicago on route 65 / We'd played the first show on a tour of 45,” which paints a vivid picture of a band on the road. The band members were split into two groups: some rode in the truck while the others hitchhiked. The lyrics “Me, Shal, Pete and Lamar thumbed down the ramp of exit 158” show their resourcefulness in trying to reach their destination. They journey through farmlands and small towns, a stark contrast to the hustle and bustle of city life they are leaving behind.
As the song progresses, the band experiences a setback when their tour bus breaks down, forcing them to stay in Indiana for a week. The lyrics “'The diagnosis wasn't good' is what Don the Ford guy said. / Stuck in Indiana for a week 'cause the bus was dead” show how the band coped with their unexpected downtime. They found ways to keep themselves entertained, such as visiting a 24-hour White Castle and buying beers with some punk kids they met. The lyrics “Loaded with our sleeping bags we hitched a ride to town / We ran into some punky kids, bought some beers / They showed us around under a bridge by the river / We got drunk and sang Clash songs” evoke a carefree, youthful spirit of adventure.
Overall, “Here We Go” by Bouncing Souls is a song that highlights the struggles of being on the road as a young band but also celebrates the freedom and excitement of exploring new places and meeting new people. The lyrics paint a picture of a band with a hunger for adventure and a willingness to make the most of every situation, a mindset that is essential for any band trying to make it in the music industry.
Line by Line Meaning
We were riding North to Chicago on route 65
We were on our way to Chicago heading North along Route 65
We'd played the first show on a tour of 45
We had just played our first show on a tour that consisted of 45 shows
Limey, Shawn and Bryan rode in the truck 16 miles away
Limey, Shawn and Bryan were 16 miles ahead of us in the truck
Me, Shal, Pete and Lamar thumbed down the ramp of exit 158
Me, Shal, Pete, and Lamar were hitchhiking off of Exit 158
The smell of farm and diesel fuel it burned in the 3:00 sun
The scent of farms and diesel fuel was strong in the 3:00 sunlight
16 miles to the garage with a bottle of water and our thumbs.
We had 16 miles to walk to reach the garage, armed only with a bottle of water and our thumbs for a ride
Dead bottle caps, buds and birds we passed
We passed by discarded bottle caps, buds, and birds on our way
On the way who's gonna pick up 4 punks in Indiana on Sunday
On our journey, we wondered who would be willing to pick up four punks in Indiana on a Sunday
Here we go!
We were on our way again!
"The diagnosis wasn't good" is what Don the Ford guy said.
Don the Ford guy informed us of some bad news
Stuck in Indiana for a week 'cause the bus was dead.
We were stranded in Indiana for a week due to our broken down bus
24 hour White Castle 25 cent refills for a while we know
We knew we could get 25 cent refills at the 24 hour White Castle restaurant for some time
What to do with no money riding down the jewel of the denial.
We were unsure of what to do with no money while heading down the "jewel of the denial"
Loaded with our sleeping bags we hitched a ride to town
With our sleeping bags, we were picked up and given a ride into town
We ran into some punky kids, bought some beers
We met some kids who were into punk rock and bought some beers with them
They showed us around under a bridge by the river
The punky kids gave us a tour of a bridge by the river
We got drunk and sang Clash songs, we were saved just
We got drunk and sang songs by The Clash, and we felt saved
In time by the Sonic iquana.
We were saved by the Sonic Iguana, perhaps a reference to the studio of the same name where some of their music was recorded
Here we go!
Ready to continue on our journey!
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: AL JOURGENSEN
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@chadheltv4159
This song always bring the smile back to my face after a shitty long day at work. ✊🍻❤️
@worldwide6266
I can count at least two dozen kids who walked up to me over the years and told me how this band had literally saved their lives and gave them comfort during teenage turmoil punk rock lives.
I've known him since they were kids practically and I will love them forever Mad Bill. FTW
@rev.jimmywonko9615
Every road trip I take, this song kicks it off and today is no exception. Up the 101. Here we go, here we go here we go!
@Kempatsu
I still remember the sunny day going to my local Rainbow Records and picking this album up. Still excellent.
@blatz66
went to those shows they had to keep throwing to get the van fixed, here in indianapolis. The bridge they are singing about is broadripple bridge.
@Windrider784
I saw them in 2012, we were all singing this and moshing before they even came out. The "here we go" chant is now my calling card when I'm about to get unreasonably loud.
@RyogaXvX
2012? Jeez I didnt know they were still around. I liked these guys in 95
@kyle5612
Stand the test of time🤟
@Lib361
I gotta see them! Hopefully they come to Austin soon.
@jakelatimore9499
Neat